A week since their return from the Tour of South Africa where the Indian women's hockey team took on the hosts in a four-match series and also played World No.1 Netherlands in three friendly matches, captain Savita remarked that the team has made a positive start to the new season this year.
Against South Africa, India won 5-1, 7-0 and 4-0 and drew 2-2 in the last game and against Netherlands they lost the three friendlies 1-3.
"It's a very important year for us as we are aiming for direct qualification for Paris Olympics by winning the Asian Games. Last time, we came so close to winning the Gold, losing only by a goal to Japan but this year we are optimistic, particularly because we have got some very good international exposure over the last few years and we are way more confident and aggressive in crunch matches," Savita expressed.
